A schoolgirl has been forced to lead a severely restricted lifestyle because she is effectively allergic to the 21st Century.
Molly Harrad, from Herne Bay, Kent, cannot wear normal shoes, socks or clothing or even come into contact with carpet.
She has to eat a specially selected packed lunch under supervision at school in case she encounters foods which trigger a reaction.
The 10-year-old must keep her hands covered with special cotton gloves at all times, bathes in a special solution to coat her skin and takes several pills to suppress her extreme allergies.
Doctors have been unable to explain why she has such a severe condition but have told her parents that they believe she would not have suffered it had she been born 100 years ago.
Foods which can trigger a reaction include pasta, bread, oats, milk, eggs, tomatoes, soya, chocolate, custard and nuts.
Almost all household cleaning products, soaps, shampoos, deodorants, plastic and rubber surfaces, machinery, dust and even magnets can also set off a dangerous response.
Outdoors she is allergic to grass, pollen, and even many toys such as bouncy castles while she has to avoid everyday items such as coins, pens, pencils and computer keyboards.
Molly's father Derek, 43, a plumber, told The Sun: "We have been to the best doctors in the land but no one knows what to do to help Molly.
"There has simply never been a case like hers.
"We want to free Molly from her terrible pain. If there is anyone out there who may be able to help then we would love to hear from them."
The first signs of her condition emerged as a baby, when she was tried on milk formula but her stomach swelled up.
A milk allergy was later diagnosed but she also began to develop rashes and blisters on her skin.
Since then she has been in and out of hospital constantly as doctors tried to treat or contain her debilitating condition.
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